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CHINA AND MI HOLD WORKSHOP TO FOSTER DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG COUNTRIES

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With support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Mekong Institute (MI) conducted the “Digital Connectivity in the Lancang-Mekong Countries” workshop, which provided a knowledge sharing platform to discuss issues and experiences related to digital connectivity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) sector. 

Held online from December 20 to 22, the workshop focused on successful experiences in digital technology application and policy advocacy and support from governments, in line with the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals despite the Covid-19 pandemic in the Lancang-Mekong countries.

MI and China brought together 41 representatives from various government agencies, business groups, and non-governmental organizations to share findings and recommendations on strengthening policy guidance and support on promoting digitalization in the MSMEs sector.

The participants specifically: discussed on the current condition, issues, and challenges associated with digital connectivity; exchange views on the barriers to adoption and enhancement of digital connectivity by MSMEs; and identify potential actions to facilitate regional cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong countries.

China will strengthen the joint efforts with its sub-regional partners to advance high-quality Belt and Road Initiative cooperation and Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and to promote digital transformation of MSMEs and digital connectivity in the sub-region

Mr. Ke Yousheng, Permanent Representative of China to UNESCAP said in his opening remarks.

Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of MI, emphasized the importance of sharing experiences through workshops and policy advocacy in order for the Lancang-Mekong countries to develop a repository of knowledge products and a platform for promoting innovative pandemic preparedness and response. “In these challenging times, digital transformation holds enormous potential to support growth, promote innovation, and facilitate connectivity in time of COVID-19,” he shared.  

This is the first workshop under MI’s “Fostering Digital Connectivity in the Lancang-Mekong Countries” project.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.